Foundation level · Year 4 · free
although
conjunction · Say it: awl-THOH
What it means
Foundationeven though; used to show that something is true despite something else
Although it was raining, we still enjoyed our picnic in the park.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- even though
- though
- while
More examples
- Harry played football all afternoon, although he had a slight cold.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English 'al thogh', meaning all though.
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